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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S62 AMVMOT history

S62 AMV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 250,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

S62 AMV blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
250,140 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S62 AMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S62 AMV was last recorded at 250,140 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 7,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2009: 87,693 miles, lower than 141,312 miles on 3 Jun 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
242,265 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,875 miles
Average per year
6,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 250,140 miles
  • 2025 – 242,265 miles
  • 2024 – 236,255 miles
  • 2023 – 228,741 miles
  • 2022 – 221,900 miles
  • 2021 – 214,590 miles
  • 2020 – 210,046 miles
  • 2019 – 206,418 miles
  • 2018 – 201,204 miles
  • 2017 – 197,931 miles
  • 2016 – 193,920 miles
  • 2015 – 189,671 miles
  • 2014 – 182,599 miles
  • 2013 – 179,362 miles
  • 2012 – 174,491 miles
  • 2011 – 165,899 miles
  • 2010 – 155,744 miles
  • 2009 – 144,837 miles
  • 2008 – 141,312 miles
  • 2007 – 123,817 miles
  • 2006 – 114,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,140 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,140 miles (+7,875)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    250,140 miles
    Test number
    145646279112
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass242,265 miles (+6,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    242,265 miles
    Test number
    858929764701
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass236,255 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    236,255 miles
    Test number
    971322996570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail236,242 miles (+7,501)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,242 miles
    Test number
    925519915433
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass228,741 miles (+6,841)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    228,741 miles
    Test number
    918859086419
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass221,900 miles (+7,310)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    221,900 miles
    Test number
    832172603352
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryA frame ball joint boot perished
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded

  7. Pass214,590 miles (+4,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    214,590 miles
    Test number
    905399783924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass210,046 miles (+3,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    210,046 miles
    Test number
    782058443869
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  9. Pass206,418 miles (+5,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    206,418 miles
    Test number
    450489868628
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  10. Pass201,204 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    201,204 miles
    Test number
    801621266626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass197,931 miles (+4,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    197,931 miles
    Test number
    551687499523
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass193,920 miles (+243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    193,920 miles
    Test number
    875411043825
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  13. Fail193,677 miles (+4,006)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,677 miles
    Test number
    979378753127
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  14. Pass189,671 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    189,671 miles
    Test number
    438067986492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail189,663 miles (+7,064)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,663 miles
    Test number
    311506319317
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember X4 (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass182,599 miles (+21)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    182,599 miles
    Test number
    908521464155
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  17. Fail182,578 miles (+3,216)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,578 miles
    Test number
    708995454122
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  18. Pass179,362 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    179,362 miles
    Test number
    757434683153
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings have slight play
    • NoteRear pads low
    • NoteSteering bush worn (advised change)

  19. Fail179,351 miles (+4,860)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,351 miles
    Test number
    395624883192
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteStearing dampner bushes worn

  20. Pass174,491 miles (+8,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    174,491 miles
    Test number
    509821472163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass165,899 miles (+10,155)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    165,899 miles
    Test number
    516434261118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass155,744 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    155,744 miles
    Test number
    803025260196
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail155,740 miles (+10,903)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,740 miles
    Test number
    262825360408
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass144,837 miles (+57,144)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    144,837 miles
    Test number
    883279249167
    • NoteEmissions result may change on retest due to exhaust leak

  25. Fail87,693 miles (-53,619)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,693 miles
    Test number
    994682149194
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEmissions result may change on retest due to exhaust leak

  26. Pass141,312 miles (+17,495)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    141,312 miles
    Test number
    694725358175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass123,817 miles (+8,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    123,817 miles
    Test number
    370004547194
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass114,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    114,835 miles
    Test number
    944049256157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S62 AMV

Does S62 AMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S62 AMV is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S62 AMV?
The MOT on S62 AMV is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S62 AMV done?
S62 AMV was recorded at 250,140 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 6,693 miles a year.
Has S62 AMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S62 AMV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S62 AMV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S62 AMV find?
S62 AMV passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four.; central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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